Senior Bookkeeper - CFO Advisory

MW Recruitment; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Outstanding corporate benefits

Regular training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A global mid-tier firm is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join their team. This role includes end-to-end bookkeeping for diverse clients, involvement in management reporting, and direct engagement with CFO-level decision-making. The firm offers a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional development, and a flexible work schedule including two work-from-home days post-probation. Ideal candidates should possess extensive bookkeeping experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years prior experience in public practice bookkeeping or a similar role.
• Ability to manage workloads and deadlines effectively.
• Strong client's communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end bookkeeping for various clients.
• Support CFOs with management reporting and variance analysis.
• Client facing role, including onsite visits.

Skills

Public practice bookkeeping

Problem-solving skills

Ability to handle competing priorities

Team player

Client liaison

Tools

Xero

MYOB

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

This is a key hire to join an existing team of 10+ bookkeepers as their next senior bookkeeper in a global mid tier firm, operating in their CFO Advisory division.

Benefits

• Less data entry, more analysis and ownership
• Exposure to strategic finance and advisory work
• Direct involvement with CFO-level reporting and decision-making
• Opportunity to grow into senior roles quickly
• 2 days work from home (post probation)
• Outstanding corporate benefits package (social/health and wellness discounts)
• Flexible hours to accommodate for personal commitments
• Regular in house and external training
• Cloud-based software with streamlined workflow
• Regular team building activities
• A supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment.
• Involvement in firm and team initiatives and activities.

Responsibilities

• End to end Bookkeeping for a range of clients ranging in industry & size.
• Banking, payroll, GST lodgment, general ledger reconciliations, PAYG reporting, invoicing, AP/AR and other typical bookkeeping duties.
• Support CFOs and senior advisors with management reporting and variance analysis
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Client facing role, getting to visit clients onsite.
• Support system implementations, upgrades and automation initiatives (Xero, MYOB, NetSuite or similar)
• Dealing with workflow, delegating work & providing guidance to your team.
• Assisting accountants & processing client records.

Qualifications

• 4+ years prior experience in public practice bookkeeping, or a bookkeeping role involving multiple clients (highly desired).
• Ability to handle competing priorities & deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to offer alternative solutions.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Be a team player, contributing ideas to improve quality and outcomes.
• Liaise with clients to provide commercial solutions that add real value.
• Manage workloads, deadlines, and priorities effectively. Find solutions to overcome obstacles.

The firm

A global accounting firm that is known for their excellent service, staff retention and reputable market name. The firm prides itself on providing a deep, functional and strategic service to their clients to achieve their financial goals across bookkeeping, business services and financial planning. They are extremely forward thinking, tech focused and have an exceptional culture suited to social, commercially minded and individuals who are looking for a 21st century business model.